IRS Wants Feedback on Rejecting Unwanted Inheritances
Published Date: 12/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how hard it is to say 'no thanks' to property you get as a gift or inheritance. If you’ve ever had to disclaim property, this is your chance to help make the process easier and less time-consuming. Send your comments by February 17, 2026, so the IRS can improve the forms and save everyone time and hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork to Decline Gift or Inheritance
If you want to disclaim (say no to) property you get by gift or inheritance under Internal Revenue Code section 2518, the disclaimer must be in writing and delivered to the transferor or trustee. The IRS estimates 2,000 people file such disclaimers, each taking about 30 minutes (total 1,000 hours), and is asking for public comments by February 17, 2026 (OMB Number 1545-0959).
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